1 X Project Manager – Research & Development / Skills mapping / LMI

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Project Manager

Responsible to:Director

Responsible for:Achieving Divisional objectives

Date last reviewed:Issue 2 December 2018

Main Duties/Responsibilities

1. Delivery of objectives associated to individual areas of work activity (App. 1.)

2. To present proposals in written, oral and visual format to a wide range of audiences, at all levels, on a one to one or group basis.

3. To negotiate and develop partnership agreements to deliver cost effective and efficient training and standards solutions and to manage the delivery performance of these.

4. To develop and implement plans to ensure achievement of the key responsibilities associated with allocated project area.

5. To monitor and implement the progress of the achievement of project objectives and make appropriate corrective action where necessary.

6. To develop and manage project budgets and report on performance.

7. To develop streams of non-levy funding, grant aiding and partnership opportunities.

8. To ensure that the risks to health and safety of all those associated with the Division are assessed and that the necessary preventative and protective measures are taken.

9. To represent the Board on internal/external committees/meetings throughout the UK and Ireland.

10. To assist the Director to develop, implement and monitor the organisation strategy, operational plans, budgets and Balanced Score Cards.

11. To maintain currency of management competence and knowledge of relevant issues affecting the industry and the role of project manager.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Job Title:Project Manager

Date last reviewed:Issue 2 November 2014

Essential Criteria – Common to all Project Manager Posts

· Third level qualification in a relevant business or finance related area - (such as A Levels, advanced apprenticeship or an NVQ Level 3)

· High level of competency in the use of Microsoft Office suite including; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook Email & Diary

· Good research and analytical skills

· Excellent communicator with high level oral, written and presentation skills

· Effective organisational, project management and performance management skills

· Good negotiation and influencing skills

· Ability to promote training and development to employers and stakeholders

· Able to make an effective contribution to objective setting and planning

· Excellent team working skills

· Good time management skills

· Knowledge of training and development providers, methodologies, products, services and materials available

Desirable Criteria

· A level 6 qualification such as a Degree in a Business or Finance related subject area – (such as a Degree, BTEC Advanced or Graduate/Professional Diploma).

Personal Commitments

· This role will involve travel to a range of locations within the UK and Ireland but particularly across Northern Ireland. As such there is a requirement to hold a valid Driving Licence and have access to transport daily to allow such travel. Attendance outside normal office hours may be required. A flexi time system is operated within the organisation.

Appendix 1.

Project Manager – Research & Development / Skills mapping / LMI

· Identifying the current and future labour and skills requirements, including sector training needs, within the NI construction industry

· Completing labour, skills and training supply gap analysis

· Undertaking research and development as required

· Preparing responses to consultation requests

Project Manager – Training Standards, Qualifications & Provision

· Defining and developing training standards and qualifications for the NI construction industry and contributing to national qualification developments

· Delivering the Construction Qualifications Strategy (CQS) and NI Action Plans

· Strengthening the skills infrastructure by ensuring an adequate supply of training of the appropriate standard is available and monitored with information available on line

Identifying and managing the delivery of training via partnership arrangements with 3rd parties to provide training centres of excellence

Project Manager – Careers and Employer Engagement

· Engaging with groups of employers and stakeholders to provide training and careers advice and signposting to solutions

· Marketing of products and services to employers and stakeholders

· Engaging with key stakeholders to promote the industry and it’s career options

· Providing industry intelligence for skills mapping,

Project Manager – Industry Training and Support

· Engaging with trade bodies, employer groups and stakeholders to identify sector training needs and procure and deliver interventions for example through the grant scheme.

· Developing and delivering projects to improve industry skill levels and business performance.

· Promote, encourage and evaluate Training in Partnership applications from trade bodies, employer groups and stakeholders.

· Identifying and managing the delivery of training in partnership arrangements with 3rd parties.

· Assist operations of SkillBuild NI and construction vocational competitions in Northern Ireland.

· Undertaking research and recommend options for skills development.